performance opportunities

Performance Opportunities

The best way to become a better performer? Do more and see more!That's why DCH offers free admission to all currently enrolled students and those on the current performer roster.

We also offer several performance opportunities for you to polish up your skills and try new projects/formats/show ideas.

TUESDAYS OPEN MIC: TUESDAYS @ 8PM:Stand Up Comedy Open Mic Night is a traditional stand up comedy open mic night. It is run by Grant Redmond and Christian Hughes. Running/curating an open mic is a thankless job, so always be gracious to the hosts, no matter what open mic you might be gracing.

How to perform at Open Mic:

E-mail openmic@dallascomedyhouse.com in advance to express interest

You will receive an e-mail on Monday with the final set list, if you made it or not. The set list IS NOT based on first come, first serve

Show starts around 8PM (sometimes as late as 8:30PM)

Each comic gets 3-5 minutes on stage

The host will "light" you from the back of the room when you have one (1) minute remaining. RESPECT THE LIGHT. Don't go over your time at an open mic.

Be cool. While DCH does not have a strict policy on content for open mic, if you are blatantly racist, sexist, or just plain offensive, the hosts have permission to pull you from the stage and not allow you to go up again. If you think content might be too questionable for a show, then it probably is.

*If you sign up and leave to go eat, or run an errand or you just disappear, you could lose your spot. The hosts can not hold a spot for someone who is not there. No brainer.

*A note for newbies! Building a good reputation for yourself at open mic is easy. But remember, be gracious, don't be entitled. Working comics with established history, as well as nationally touring comics, often stop by our open mic. If/when they do, the host will bump someone to put them up first. This does not mean you will lose your place on the list, it just means you might get bumped a few slots and have to wait.

IMPROV JAM: EVERY TUESDAY @ 8PM **This is a Free Show**The improv jam is like an open mic for improvisers. Anyone who wants to practice improv and get more stage time should come to the jam. Playing at the jam is an invaluable way to polish up your improv chops. Whether you are a seasoned vet or a training center student, or brand new to improv, COME TO THE JAM! Playing with people of all levels is a great way to challenge yourself and grow as an improviser. Also, it's just a lot of fun.

While jam attendance is not mandatory for students, we notice a direct correlation to the advancement of students in those who play/attend jams compared to those who do not. Practice makes better, so take this opportunity to get better.

How to Perform at the Jam

Show up at 8PM.

The jam host will bring everyone on stage who wants to play. You will be randomly numbered into groups of about 8 or 10. Each group will get 10 minutes on stage.

After all of the groups have completed a round, there will be a two song intermission. Then the host will start the process all over again. Rinse and repeat until there are no more jammers.

WEDNESDAYS: KOTM (King of the Mountain): Every Wednesday @ 9:30PM King of the Mountain is our weekly improv tournament. Two troupes perform and the audience votes on their favorite troupe. The winning troupe comes back the next week to defend their title as King of the Mountain.

How to perform/submit to KOTM

Any troupe/show can submit to KOTM, with ONE EXCEPTION: You can not submit a show if you are already submitted for another one. For example: If Jane is on the Spaghettios Troupe and they are scheduled to perform next week, she can not be on the Meatball Troupe who is on the schedule in three weeks. WHY? Because if the Spaghettios continue to win, they might go up against the Meatballs. (And we all know what happens when Spaghetti and Meatballs get together!) So Jane can not compete against herself. Please make sure you are only on ONE (1) KOTM team at a time.

You can submit a current running troupe or a new troupe you have formed.

Please be advised there is usually a wait list for KOTM. If you submit your troupe, you need to be prepared to play indefinitely on Wednesday nights after your first show, as you could continue to win each week. Maximum wins is 4 weeks so we can allow other people to compete and give you time to get your show submitted for the general schedule.

BLOCK PARTY: LAST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH @ 10:30PM**THIS IS A FREE SHOW/EVENT**Block party is a mix of improv, sketch, and stand up acts. The show lasts one hour. Due to the number of submissions, we are not able to allow all submissions into the show. You will be contacted if you make the show. To learn more, check out : www.dallascomedyhouse.com/block-party

How to perform at Block Party:

Submissions are due by the Monday prior to Block Party at 11:59PM. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Email: blockpartydch@gmail.com to be considered for Block Party.

SKETCH DASHSKETCH DASH | MONTHLYOnce a month, writer/performers are selected to perform in Sketch Dash. They get a one word suggestion and have a limited amount of time to write, and then perform, a brand new, never before seen sketch.How to perform in Sketch Dash:

DCH PAY FOR PERFORMERSAs a theater, we believe in providing a space for comedy to be created and supporting comedians as best we can. Some examples of ways we support performers:

We provide a venue free of charge to all performers so they have a space to put up their ideas

​We offer Block Party and Pipeline as an idea incubator, where performers can test out show concepts free of judgement

We advertise for shows, don’t require a two-drink minimum, and give performers a comp for their show so that people will come and see the work performers are putting up

We allow performers and students to see as many shows at the theater as they want free of charge because we believe seeing shows makes you a better performer

For some shows, we offer compensation. These performers are part of shows that DCH has a heavy hand in producing and monitoring content. They are required to show up and meet rehearsal and show requirements in order to fulfill the obligations to receive payment for these designated shows. For questions, you can contact: amanda@dallascomedyhouse.com

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